Professionals to Learn Teamwork Strategies and Tips In Three Classes in March and April

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Registration is open for three classes in March and April that will provide professionals with strategies and tips to achieve positive teamwork outcomes in a constructive, productive environment.

Classes run from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 411 at the Global Campus, 2 E. Center St., on the downtown Fayetteville square and include:

• “Creating and Maintaining a Positive Team Attitude,” Wednesday, March 28.

• “Communicating Effectively in a Team,” Wednesday, April 4.

• “Understanding the Team as a System,” Wednesday, April 11.

Classes are $39 each, and online registration is available at the Global Campus registration page. Participants can gain 2.5 general hours of recertification for each class, pending approval from the Human Resource Certification Institute.

Carsten Schmidtke, a clinical assistant professor of workforce development in the College of Education and Health Professions, will explain how to distribute team tasks appropriately, develop positive team attitudes, and make conflict a constructive team force. He has taught teamwork, team communication and team dynamics since 2003, first at Oklahoma State University in Okmulgee, and now at the University of Arkansas.

Contact Judith Tavano, professional development program coordinator at the Global Campus, at jtavano@uark.edu for more information.

The Global Campus (School of Continuing Education and Academic Outreach) plays its part in the university’s land-grant mission by providing service to the state through outreach programs and dissemination of knowledge. This year marks the 150^th anniversary of the establishment of the land-grant system.

The Global Campus partners with other university units, businesses and organizations to offer innovative learning solutions for people seeking to maintain professional certification, boost their skills, or obtain undergraduate or graduate degrees online or off-campus. The school also offers media services, conference services and facilities, and technology and pedagogy support. Visit http://globalcampus.uark.edu to learn more.